Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor of neural crest cells, the cells that give rise to the sympathetic nervous system, which is observed in children.

Elevated urinary catecholamines

An increased concentration of catecholamine in the urine.


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PMID (PMCID)
8166370
FEMALE Infant
Persistence and possible progression of a pelvic neuroblastoma detected by mass screening during 19 months.
Bernstein ML, Azouz EM, Woods W, Tuchman M, Renaud L, Lemieux B.
Am J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 1994;16(2):164-6.
A 2-month-old girl was referred for evaluation for the presence of a neuroblastoma because of elevated urinary catecholamines detected in a mass screening program.